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WEDA Acquires Friend Management Systems™ in Latest Expansion of Value-Added Services
The Combination Adds to the Offerings of the Western Equipment Dealers Association (WEDA) Business Management Services to the Equipment Dealer Industry. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 11, 2018, Kansas City, Missouri: Western Equipment Dealers Association announced...
New Partnership to Help Dealers Battle the Talent Shortage
CALGARY (April 4, 2018) – Western Equipment Dealers Association (WEDA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with WorkHorse, an online hub to simplify labour management for the agriculture industry. With an innovative online platform, WorkHorse aims to help...
Oklahoma Right to Repair Bill Killed!
While the Oklahoma legislative session carries on, at least one battle for equipment dealers is over for this year. As we reported to you earlier in the session, a Right to Repair bill was introduced by Representative Tommy Hardin from Ardmore. With lots of engagement...
Federal government tax plans still unfairly penalize small business owners
More work is needed on passive investment and income splitting Toronto, March 29, 2018 – After a careful review, the Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness is asking finance minister Bill Morneau to take more action on the government’s proposed tax changes which...
Idaho Approves Bill That Adds Language to the Current Equipment Dealer Laws
After three years of effort, Western Equipment Dealers Association’s competitive circumstances bill is now the law in Idaho. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 26, 2018, Kansas City, Missouri: House Bill 526 passed both chambers of the Idaho legislature unanimously. The...
Tax Reform Summary
WEDA provides summary of the tax reform legislation and the amendment they secured for equipment dealers. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 20, 2017, Kansas City, Missouri: Just announced, Congress passed the unified version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The bill speedily...
Update on Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Rule
As you are aware, the ELD rule comes into effect December 18, 2017, less than a week away. We have received many calls from dealers in recent weeks about what they are required to do under the rule, and the status of our association’s exemption application. Here is an...
Washington Tractor CEO Jim Hale Announced as 2017 Dealer of the Year
Kansas City, MO, December 7, 2017 – The Western Equipment Dealers Association (WEDA) is pleased to announce that Jim Hale of Washington Tractor is the 2017 Dealer of the Year. Celebrating a champion in our industry The prestigious Dealer of the Year award was...
Western Equipment Dealers Association Statement on House Tax Reform Bill
Kansas City, MO, Nov. 17, 2017 – Western Equipment Dealers Association (WEDA) has released the following statement today after the House took historic action to pass the Tax Reform Bill. “From top line changes affecting all businesses to more specific changes to the...
Online Ag Technician Test Hits Enrollment Milestone
Western Equipment Dealers Association (WEDA) members see value as over 500 Technicians have taken the Online Ag Technician Test Calgary, AB – WEDA is pleased to advise a significant milestone has been reached with over 500 Ag technicians completing the Online Ag...
Request for Comments Announced for Dealer Exemption from the ELD Rule
Kansas City, MO. – October 30, 2017 – Just announced, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA), DOT has requested public comment on the request for exemption from the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule for equipment dealers. Comments must be received...
Equipment Dealer Associations Request Exemption from the Electronic Logging Device Rule
Agriculture equipment dealer operations’ unique aspects warrant exemption from the contentious Federal Electronic Logging Device rule. Kansas City, MO. – September 19, 2017 – Ten trade associations representing approximately 6,000 farm, industrial and outdoor power...